Jonas Eliasson
About Jonas Eliasson
Jonas Eliasson serves as a System Architect for IT Security at Saab, a position he has held since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Logic from Uppsala University and has extensive experience in software development and system architecture across various organizations.
Work at Saab
Jonas Eliasson has been employed at Saab since 2012, holding various roles within the organization. He currently serves as a System Architect IT Security, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for building an accreditable secure system that adheres to Swedish defense standards, specifically following FMV's ISD process for accreditation according to KSF. Prior to his current position, he worked as a System Developer/Team Leader at Saab from 2016 to 2018 and as a System Developer from 2012 to 2016 in Täby. He has also contributed to the development of tactical real-time simulation and training solutions known as JFIST.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Eliasson studied at Uppsala University, where he earned a B.Sc. in Mathematics from 1992 to 1997, followed by a Ph.D. in Mathematical Logic from 1997 to 2003. His doctoral thesis, titled 'Ultrasheaves,' explored the topos of sheaves on the category of ultrafilters, contributing to the field of Mathematical Logic. This academic background provides him with a strong foundation in logical reasoning and problem-solving, which he applies in his current role in IT security.
Professional Background
Jonas Eliasson's professional background includes a variety of roles in software development and system architecture. He began his career as a Teaching Assistant at Uppsala University from 1997 to 2002. He then worked at several companies, including Picsearch as a Software Developer from 2006 to 2008, where he focused on content-based image retrieval and search engine-related projects. He also held positions at Extenda, ISD Technologies, and ITT Flygt, gaining diverse experience in system development and software engineering.
Research and Contributions
In addition to his industry experience, Jonas Eliasson served as a Visiting Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University in 2002 for 11 months. His research work has included significant contributions to the field of Mathematical Logic, particularly through his doctoral thesis. His expertise in this area informs his approach to system architecture and security, particularly in developing secure systems for defense applications.
Technical Skills and Projects
Jonas Eliasson has developed technical skills in system architecture and software development throughout his career. He has worked on the IT-security platform SOE (Secure Operating Environment), which is utilized by the battle management system 9Land C2 BMS. His experience includes developing tactical real-time simulation and training solutions at Saab, demonstrating his ability to integrate complex systems and ensure their security and functionality.